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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.91, 26,494.34 and 4,515.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.91, 26,494.34 and 4,515.28 is: 6,772.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.91 : 26,494.34 = 4,515.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.91/26,494.34 = 4,515.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.91x = 26,494.34 × 4,515.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.91x = 119,629,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,629,274.70/17,662.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.91

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